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Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 01/01/2010 to 03/31/2010 Los Padres National Forest This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact. Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact

Projects Occurring in more than one Region (excluding Nationwide) Geothermal Leasing - Regulations, Directives, In Progress: Expected:02/2010 03/2010 Tracy Parker Programmatic Environmental Orders FEIS NOA in Federal Register 505-758-6310 Impact Statement 10/24/2008 [email protected] EIS Description: The Bureau of Land Management and Forest Service are preparing a joint Programmatic Environmental Impac Statement to analyze the leasing of BLM and USFS administered lands with moderate to high potential for geothermal resources in 11 western states. Web Link: http://www.blm.gov/wo/st/en/prog/energy/geothermal/geothermal_nationwide.html Location: UNIT - All Units, All Units, All Units, All Units, Bridger- All Units, Clearwater National Forest All Units, Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest All Units, Bitterroot National Forest All Units, Lewis And All Units, Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest All Units, All Units, White River National Forest All Units, All Units, All Units, Cleveland National Forest All Units, All Units, All Units, Los Padres National Forest All Units, Mendocino National Forest All Units, All Units, San Bernardino National Forest All Units, All Units, All Units, Gifford Pinchot National Forest All Units, All Units, Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest All Units, Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest All Units, All Units, Wallowa- All Units, Okanogan- Wenatchee National Forest All Units, All Units, All Units, All Units, Salmon-Challis National Forest All Units, All Units, Humboldt- Toiyabe National Forest All Units, R10 - Alaska Region All Units, All Units, All Units, All Units, Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and All Units, All Units, All Units, All Units, Manti-Lasal National Forest All Units, Caribou-Targhee National Forest All Units, Shasta All Units, Deschutes National Forest All Units, Mt. Hood National Forest All Units, Rio Grande National Forest All Units, -Sitgreaves National Forests All Units, All Units, All Units, All Units, Fremont-Winema National Forest All Units, All Units, Willamette National Forest All Units, Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands All Units, Washington Office (National Headquarter), Uinta-Wasatch-Cache All Units, All Units, Nez Perce National Forest All Units, Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests All Units, All Units, All Units. STATE - Alaska, , , Colorado, District of Columbia, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, , , North Dakota, Oklahoma, , South Dakota, Texas, , Washington, Wyoming. COUNTY - Aleutians East, La Paz, Colusa, Denver, Douglas, Bonner, Columbia, Coos. 11 contiguous Western States (Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming) and Alaska.

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Los Padres National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Los Padres Forest - Facility management In Progress: Expected:03/2010 09/2012 Bruce Emmens Headquarters Office Scoping Start 10/05/2009 805-961-5734 Construction Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] EA Notice 02/2010 Description: Proposal to construct Forest Headquarters (SO) at Santa Lucia District office property and colocate SO and District employees in the same building. Location: UNIT - Los Padres National Forest All Units. STATE - California. COUNTY - Santa Barbara. Federal property at 1616 Carlotti Drive, Santa Maria, CA. Los Padres Tamarisk Removal - Watershed management Developing Proposal Expected:12/2009 01/2010 Lloyd Simpson EA - Fuels management Est. Scoping Start 04/2009 805-646-4348 ex. 316 - Vegetation management [email protected] (other than forest products) - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Description: An effort to remove tamarisk from all watersheds where it occurs in the Los Padres National Forest

Location: UNIT - Los Padres National Forest All Units. STATE - California. COUNTY - Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura. , Sespe Creek, Lockwood Creek, Santa Ynez River, Sisqioc River, Arroyo Seco River Watersheds along stream channels.

Los Padres National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region PGE Master Distribution - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:05/2010 06/2010 Vicki Collins Easement Est. Scoping Start 01/2010 805-961-5718 CE [email protected] Description: Pacific Gas & Electric application to consolidate and renew 4 existing authorizations for existing distribution facilities for a 50-yr term. Location: UNIT - Santa Lucia Ranger District, Santa Barbara Ranger District, Mt. Pinos Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Santa Barbara. LEGAL - Sec 30, T10N, R31W; Sec 19, T9N, R24W; Sec 27,28,33, T9N, R25W; Sec 30-32, T6N, R29W; Sec 1&12,T5N, R30W; all SBM. Tepusquet Peak, Cuyama Valley, Santa Barbara Canyon, Tequepis Canyon, Santa Ynez Peak.

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Los Padres National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region PGE Master Special Use Permit - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:06/2010 07/2010 Vicki Collins CE Est. Scoping Start 03/2010 805-961-5718 [email protected] Description: Pacific Gas & Electric application to renew and consolidate 7 existing use authorizations for existing distribution facilities that generally serve a single customer/facility into a single master permit for a 30-yr term. Location: UNIT - Santa Lucia Ranger District, Santa Barbara Ranger District, Mt. Pinos Ranger District, Monterey Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Monterey, Santa Barbara. LEGAL - T5N, R29-30W,SBM; T8N,R30W,SBM; T9N,R26W,SBM; T11N,R30W,SBM; T24S,R6E,MDM; T20S,R3E,MDM; T19S,R4E,MDM; T20S,R6E,MDM. West Camino Cielo, Figueroa Mtn, Olive Cyn, Plowshare Pk, Salmon Cr, Anderson Pk, Lakes of Monterey Co, Vaqueros Pk. Pine Mountain Recreation Area - Fuels management On Hold N/A N/A Gregory Thompson Forest Health Project - Vegetation management 661-245-3731 EA (other than forest products) [email protected] Description: Improve and maintain stand health conditions on 300 acresby reducing stocking and tree densities. Reduce dwarf mistletoe infection by pruning and thinning outside of campground areas. Activities may include chainsaw work, chipping and rx fire. Web Link: http://www.fs.fsd.us/r5/lospadres Location: UNIT - Ojai Ranger District, Mt. Pinos Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Ventura. LEGAL - T 6 N., R 23 W., Sections 3,4,5. Approximately 6 miles East of Highway 33 along Pine Mountain Ridge Road.

Los Padres National Forest Monterey Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Abbott Lakes - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2010 12/2010 Katherine Malengo CE Est. Scoping Start 01/2010 831-385-5434 [email protected] Description: Refill and maintain Abbott Lakes with water from the Arroyo Seco River by resuming use of existing pumps and pipeline to enhance recreational opportunities and provide available water for wildfire suppression needs. Location: UNIT - Monterey Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Monterey. LEGAL - T.19S, R.4E, Sec. 36. Arroyo Seco Recreation Area.

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Los Padres National Forest Monterey Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Arroyo Seco - Indians Road - Road management Cancelled N/A N/A John Bradford opening (831) 385-5434 x212 EA [email protected] Description: Open the road between Arroyo Seco campground and Escondido campground by removing existing landslides and road maintenance. Location: UNIT - Monterey Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Monterey. LEGAL - T20S, R4E MDM. Santa Lucia Mountains, Arroyo Seco watershed. Baldwin Ranch access road - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Barry Peckham CE (831) 385-5434 x280 [email protected] Description: Reissue Special Use Permit providing motorized vehicle access to the Baldwin Ranch, a private land inholding within the . The permit will authorize continued use and maintenance adequate for 4WD vehicles. Location: UNIT - Monterey Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Monterey. LEGAL - T 25S, R6E, Sections 9 and 3; T24S, R6E, Sections 34, 35, 36. The access road is approximately 6 miles in length, extending between Highway 1 and the Baldwin Ranch near the Monterey/San Luis Obispo county line. Brazil Ranch Public Access - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Barry Peckham Plan (831) 385-5434 x280 EA [email protected] Description: Evaluate potential recreation and public access opportunities on the Brazil Ranch.

Location: UNIT - Monterey Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Monterey. The 1200 acre Brazil Ranch is located on the Big Sur coast, approximately 13 miles south of Carmel. Kirk Creek Campground - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Barry Peckham Rehabilitation Project (831) 385-5434 x280 EA [email protected] Description: Proposal to bring facilities up to health and safety standards and accommodate expected visitor use.

Location: UNIT - Monterey Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Monterey. LEGAL - T.22S, R.4E, S.26, SE 1/4. Highway 1, Big Sur Coast. Monterey County.

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Los Padres National Forest Monterey Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region M.I.R.A. Observatory - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Barry Peckham CE (831) 385-5434 x280 [email protected] Description: Renew Special Use Permit for The Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy to continue operating a year- round observatory on Chews Ridge. Location: UNIT - Monterey Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Monterey. LEGAL - T. 19S, R 4E, Sec. 6. Chews Ridge, Monterey County. Monterey Ranger District office - Facility management In Progress: Expected:03/2010 06/2010 Bruce Emmens replacement Scoping Start 10/05/2009 805-961-5734 EA Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 02/2010 Description: Proposal to reconstruct the administrative office buildings at the Monterey Ranger District office compound in King City, CA Location: UNIT - Monterey Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Monterey. Monterey Ranger District office, 406 S Mildred Ave, King City, CA 93930. Special Use Permit for Pico - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Barry Peckham Blanco spring developments (805) 385-5434 x280 and water transmission lines. [email protected] CE Description: The District is proposing to issue a Special Use Permit authorizing the continued use of existing spring developments and water transmission lines in support of a residence on lands adjacent to National Forest Lands. Location: UNIT - Monterey Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Monterey. LEGAL - T19S, R1E, Sec. 2 & 3. Near Mount Pico Blanco.

Los Padres National Forest Mt. Pinos Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Ballinger Campground and - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:06/2010 09/2010 Loreigh Brannan Trailhead Improvement Project - Facility management Est. Scoping Start 04/2010 661-245-3731 Ext 229 CE [email protected] Description: The project opportunity is to improve the developed recreation site with repairs, maintenance, and replacements of facilities. Location: UNIT - Mt. Pinos Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Santa Barbara, Ventura. LEGAL - Township 9 North, Range 24 West, Section 9. The project area is located in Ballinger Canyon at the campground area and trail facilities.

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Los Padres National Forest Mt. Pinos Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Chuchupate Helibase - Facility management Cancelled N/A N/A Dean Hall Administrative Building 661-245-3731 Replacement [email protected] CE Description: The project proposal is an administrative building replacement and associated utility work at the Chuchupate helibase. This project is being cancelled and will be incorporated into the Mt Pinos Ranger District Office Replacement project. Location: UNIT - Mt. Pinos Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Ventura. LEGAL - T8N R20W Sec 4, 5. Located at the Chuchupate Ranger Station administrative site, approximately 3 miles west of Frazier Park, CA. DWR Gauge and Road - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:10/2010 11/2010 Erik Van Walden Maintenance Est. Scoping Start 06/2010 907-228-4128 EA [email protected] Description: Issuance of a Special Use Permit to the Department of Water Resources for use of a water flow gauge on Piru Creek and the maintenance of the Hardluck Road. Location: UNIT - Mt. Pinos Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles, Ventura. LEGAL - Black Mountain Quad T 6N, R18E, section 30, T 7N, R 18W, sections 13, 24 SBBM. Hardluck road and Piru Creek, east of Hardluck Campground. Day Fire Reforestation Phase II - Vegetation management Developing Proposal Expected:02/2010 03/2010 Gregory Thompson CE (other than forest products) Est. Scoping Start 11/2009 661-245-3731 - Recreation management [email protected] Description: Potential activities will be based upon areas affected by the 2006 Day Fire. Activity locations are projcted to be small selected areas within the larger fire area. No work will be done within wilderness areas. Location: UNIT - Mt. Pinos Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Ventura. LEGAL - T 7N R 19W sect.30, 31; T 7N R 20W sect 6, 23-26, 35, 36; T 7N R 21W sect 1, 15-17, 20-22, 28; T 8N, R 20 W sect 31. Burned areas within Grade Valley and on Alamo Mountain.

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Los Padres National Forest Mt. Pinos Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Frazier Mountain Vegetation - Forest products Developing Proposal Expected:04/2011 06/2011 Gregory Thompson Management - Vegetation management Est. Scoping Start 01/2010 661-245-3731 EA (other than forest products) [email protected] - Fuels management Description: Proposal to manage the top of Frazier Mtn with an uneven-aged silvicultrual system for the health of the old growth Jeffrey pine/white fir forest; and establish and maintain a healthy Jeffrey pine/pinyon pine forest along Frazier Mtn Road corridor. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/lospadres Location: UNIT - Mt. Pinos Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern, Ventura. LEGAL - T8N,R19W,Sec7&8;T8N,R20W,Sec9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,21,22,23,27&28;SBBM. Frazier Mountain approximately 1 & 1/2 miles south of Frazier Park. Frazier Park PUD - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:07/2010 08/2010 Erik Van Walden CE Est. Scoping Start 04/2010 907-228-4128 [email protected] Description: Reissue special use authorization for community water storage and distribution system, to include access roads. No change in level or type of use is proposed. Location: UNIT - Mt. Pinos Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern. LEGAL - T 8N, R 19W, sections 6, 25, 26, 35 SBBM. Around the town of Frazier Park. Fred Reyes Phone Line - Special use management In Progress: Expected:03/2010 04/2010 Erik Van Walden CE Scoping Start 04/15/2004 907-228-4128 [email protected] Description: Issuance of special use authorization for an existing phone line across Forest Service lands to private inholdings.

Location: UNIT - Mt. Pinos Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Santa Barbara. LEGAL - T 9N, R25W, section 27, SBBM Fox Mountain Quad. Parallels Santa Barbara Canyon Road (FSDR 9N11).

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Los Padres National Forest Mt. Pinos Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Gold Hill OHV Trail - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Loreigh Brannan EA 661-245-3731 Ext 229 [email protected] Description: Proposal to construct an off-highway vehicle (OHV) trail to provide an alternative OHV route between the Hungry Valley State Vehicular Recreation Area and the National Forest OHV trail system. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/lospadres Location: UNIT - Mt. Pinos Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Ventura. LEGAL - T7N,R19W,Sec 4,5,6,7,8&18, SBBM. West of Hungry Valley State Vehicular Recreation Area, approximately 7 miles southwest of Gorman. Lion Canyon Loop Trail - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Loreigh Brannan EA 661-245-3731 Ext 229 [email protected] Description: Construction of hiking/equestrian trail from Aliso Park Campground to Rocky Ridge and Bull Ridge Trails. The Trail length would be approximately 4.5 miles. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/lospadres Location: UNIT - Mt. Pinos Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Santa Barbara. LEGAL - T9N,R27W,Sec.2,3,4,10,11,12T10N,R27W,Sec. 33, SBBM. Approximately 5 miles south of New Cuyama. Mount Pinos Forest Health - Fuels management In Progress: Expected:04/2010 05/2010 Gregory Thompson Project: McGill & Mt. Pinos - Vegetation management Scoping Start 01/01/2004 661-245-3731 Campgrounds & Organization (other than forest products) Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Camps Notice 03/2010 EA Description: This project combines the "McGill-Mt.Pinos Forest Health Project" and the previously listed "Organizational Camps Forest Health Project" into one planning area, over approx. 1,700 acres, to involve thinning, prescribed burning, fuel reduction. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.ud/r5/lospadres Location: UNIT - Mt. Pinos Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern, Ventura. LEGAL - T8N R21W Sec 3,4,5,8,9 & T9N R21W Sec 23,24,25,26,27,33,34,35,36. Approximately 8 miles west of Frazier Park, CA, on parts of Mount Pinos, to include McGill and Mount Pinos Campgrounds and Organization Camps and adjacent areas.

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Los Padres National Forest Mt. Pinos Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Mt Pinos Ranger District office - Facility management In Progress: Expected:03/2010 06/2010 Bruce Emmens replacement Scoping Start 10/05/2009 805-961-5734 EA Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 02/2010 Description: Proposal to reconstruct the administrative office buildings at the Mt Pinos Ranger District compound known as Chuchupate Station Location: UNIT - Mt. Pinos Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Ventura. Mt Pinos Ranger Station, 34580 Lockwood Valley Road, Frazier Park, CA 93225. Mt. Abel Communication Site - Special use management In Progress: Expected:02/2010 03/2010 Vicki Collins CE Scoping Start 01/01/2004 805-961-5718 [email protected] Description: Issuance of Communication Site Lease for existing communication site facilities. This project was cancelled and is now back in progress. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/lospadres Location: UNIT - Mt. Pinos Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern. LEGAL - T9N, R22W, Sec 26, SBBM. Mt. Able (Cerro Noroeste) Summit adjacent to Campo Alto Campground. Ozena Campground Closure - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Loreigh Brannan CE - Facility management 661-245-3731 Ext 229 [email protected] Description: The Ozena Campground developed recreation facility has been selected to be decommissioned and will be permanently closed. Location: UNIT - Mt. Pinos Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Ventura. LEGAL - Township 7 North, Range 23 West, Section 21. Ozena Campground is located in Ozena Valley of the upper Cuyama River area, approximately 22 southwest of Frazier Park, CA, and 2 miles east of Highway 33. Santa Barbara Canyon Trail - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:05/2010 06/2010 Loreigh Brannan (25W02) Est. Scoping Start 02/2010 661-245-3731 Ext 229 CE [email protected] Description: Conduct post fire trail maintenance activities on the Santa barbara Canyon Trail

Location: UNIT - Mt. Pinos Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Santa Barbara. LEGAL - T 8N R 25W sections 18, 19, 30, 31, 32 T 7N, R 26W sections 1, 12 SBBM. Fox Mountain and Madulce Peak Quads.

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Los Padres National Forest Mt. Pinos Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Special Use Permit - - Special use management In Progress: Expected:06/2010 09/2010 Loreigh Brannan Recreation Residence Lot 11 Scoping Start 04/15/2004 661-245-3731 Ext 229 CE [email protected] Description: Removal of a terminated recreation residence cabin and improvements.

Location: UNIT - Mt. Pinos Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Ventura. LEGAL - Township 8 North, Range 20 West, Section 9. Lot 11 within the Frazier Mountain recreation residence tract, approximately 3 miles southwest of Frazier Park, CA. Steve Atwater Road - Special use management In Progress: Expected:02/2010 03/2010 Erik Van Walden CE Scoping Start 04/15/2004 907-228-4128 [email protected] Description: Special use authorization for an existing dirt road across Forest Service lands to private inholdings.

Location: UNIT - Mt. Pinos Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern. LEGAL - T 9N, R21W, section 26, Cuddy Valley Quad SBBM. West end of Cuddy Valley near junction of Cuddy Valley Road, Steinhoff Road, and Mil Potrero Highway. Tree-of-heaven Removal from - Vegetation management On Hold N/A N/A Lloyd Simpson Reyes Creek Campground (other than forest products) 805-646-4348 ex. 316 CE - Recreation management [email protected] Description: Tree of Heaven plants may be treated by cutting and applying herbicide to stumps. Foliar application of glyphosate an individual plants with a backpack sprayer or cutting and stump application of triclopyr or glyphosate may be conducted. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.ud/r5/lospadres Location: UNIT - Mt. Pinos Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Ventura. LEGAL - T7N, R23W, Sec 22 & 27. Reyes Creek Campground. West Tecuya Trail Reroute - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2010 10/2010 Loreigh Brannan CE Est. Scoping Start 12/2009 661-245-3731 Ext 229 [email protected] Description: Reroute of portion(s) of existing Forest Trail 20W17, known as West Tecuya Trail #114 off-highway vehicle route.

Location: UNIT - Mt. Pinos Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Kern. LEGAL - T9N R20W Sec 19,20. Adjacent to existing Forest Trail 20W17 (West Tecuya Trail #114), approximately 5 miles west of Frazier Park, CA, in Kern County.

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Los Padres National Forest Mt. Pinos Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Zaca Fire Reforestation Project, - Vegetation management Developing Proposal Expected:02/2010 03/2010 Gregory Thompson Mt. Pinos RD (other than forest products) Est. Scoping Start 01/2010 661-245-3731 CE - Recreation management [email protected] Description: Potential project activities are will be based upon areas affected by the 2007 Zaca Fire suppression. Activity locations are anticipated to be small, selected areas within the larger fire and suppression area. Location: UNIT - Mt. Pinos Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Santa Barbara, Ventura. LEGAL - T12N- R31W,R30W. T11N-R31W,R30W,R29W. T10N-R31W,R30W,R29W. T9N-R31W,R30W,R27W,R26W. T8N- R30W,R29W,R26W,R25W,R24W. T7N-R30W,R29W,R28W,R27W,R26W,R25W,R24W,R23W. T6N- R23W,R24W,R25W,R26W,R27W,R28W. T. Project planning may include the Zaca Fire burned areas and areas affected by fire suppression, outside of designated wilderness.

Los Padres National Forest Ojai Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Lower Piru Rangelands grazing - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:08/2009 11/2009 Gary Montgomery permit Scoping Start 06/02/2003 805-925-9538x215 EA Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected]. Notice 07/2009 us Description: Analysis of grazing on the Piru, Temescal, and Potholes allotments on the Ojai Ranger District. Includes 30 cow/calf pairs on the Piru/Potholes and 30 cow/calf pairs on the Temescal. Location: UNIT - Ojai Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Los Angeles, Ventura. LEGAL - T5N, R18W, SBBM. National Forest System land west and north of Lake Piru. Matilija Trailhead Rehabilitation - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:06/2010 07/2010 Diane Cross CE Scoping Start 08/21/2009 805-646-4348 x320 [email protected] Description: Improvement of drainage, plus information, interpretive, and restroom facilities. Possible paving.

Location: UNIT - Ojai Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Ventura. LEGAL - NE1/4, NE1/4, Section 22, T5N, R24W, SBBM. End of Matilija Road (county road) 5 miles west of Highway 33.

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Los Padres National Forest Ojai Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Sespe River Trail and Johnson - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:07/2009 07/2009 Charles Robinson River Trail Reconstruction Est. Scoping Start 06/2009 805-646-4348 X319 CE [email protected] Description: Proposal to maintain and reconstruct portions of the Sespe River Trail and Johnson Ridge Trail in the that were damaged in the 2006 Day Fire and subsequent heavy flooding in 2007. Location: UNIT - Ojai Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Ventura. LEGAL - Applicable portions: Sections 20-22, 26-28, and 31-33 of T6N, R20W, Sections 3-6 of T5N, R21 W, and Sections 32-26 of T6N, R21W. Sespe River Trail is situated easterly from the Rose Valley area and Johnson Ridge Trail is situated southerly from Mutua Flat to its junction with Sespe River Trail. Special Use Request to - Special use management In Progress: Expected:10/2009 11/2009 Irvin Fernandez Reauthorize Access Road Scoping Start 06/26/2009 805-646-4348 CE [email protected] Description: This 0.19 mile long, 60 ft. wide right of way provides road access to private property. Type conversion of this land to an access road occurred upon inception of this permit. It has been maintained as an access road since the permit issuance. Location: UNIT - Ojai Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Ventura. LEGAL - It is located in E1/2, Sec. 4, T5N R22W SBBM of the Lion Canyon 7.5 minute topographic quadrangle. Near the Lower Rose Valley Lake and the Ojai Valley Gun Club. Upper Ojai Wildfire Protection - Fuels management In Progress: Expected:10/2007 10/2007 Rich Phelps Zone Grant Scoping Start 07/01/2004 805-934-9654 CE [email protected] Description: The project will entail, hand cutting, stacking and pile burning over 91 acres north and east of Sisar Canyon. All activities will be on private lands. Location: UNIT - Ojai Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Ventura. LEGAL - T. 4 and 5 N., R. 21 W., Ventura County, California. Sisar Canyon, Ojai, CA.

Los Padres National Forest Santa Barbara Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region

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Los Padres National Forest Santa Barbara Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Cherry Creek Pond Habitat - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants On Hold N/A N/A Valerie Hubbartt Improvement 805-967-3481 EA [email protected] Description: Mechanically remove vegetation from a pond to improve breeding habitat for California red-legged frogs. This project was previously listed in the SOPA as the Ranger Peak Pond Restoration Project. Location: UNIT - Santa Barbara Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Santa Barbara. LEGAL - NE 1/4, Sec 6, T7N, R29W, SBBM. Cherry Creek Pond, Corrales Canyon, Santa Barbara County, California. City of Santa Barbara Use - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Valerie Hubbartt Permit for Forest road 5N18 805-967-3481 CE [email protected] Description: Amend existing road special use permit SBD100903 to the City of Santa Barbara (authorizes use of road 5N25) to authorize ongoing use of roa 5N18 for ingress and egress to Gibraltar Dam and other City facilities for water diversion. Location: UNIT - Santa Barbara Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Santa Barbara. LEGAL - Forest Road 5N18 in Sections 4, 9 and 10, Township 5 North, Range 27 West, San Bernardino Base and Meridian. Paradise Road, Santa Barbara Ranger District, Red Rock Trailhead parking lot to City property at Gibraltar Dam. Deck Construction/Paving - Special use management Completed Actual: 11/09/2009 11/2009 Kyle Kinports Removal at Recreation 11/09/2009 805-967-3481 Residence Lot #25 Santa Ynez [email protected] Tract Description: The proposal is to complete the following on recreation residence lot #25 of the Santa Ynez Tract: construct a CE 300¿ square foot wood deck, remove 470 square feet of asphalt and stone paving, and restore that area with *NEW LISTING* native plantings. Location: UNIT - Santa Barbara Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Santa Barbara. LEGAL - T5N R28W sec. 3 S.B.B.M. Recreation Residence lot #25 of the Santa Ynez Tract. Gaviota Fuels Treatment - Fuels management On Hold N/A N/A Steven Davis Project 831-385-5434 CE [email protected] Description: Proposal to widen and maintain the existing fuelbreak along FS Road 5N19. The fuelbreak would be a total of 300 to 1000 feet wide and designed to have irregular widths, shapes, and patterns. Location: UNIT - Santa Barbara Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Santa Barbara. LEGAL - T5N, R31W, Sec 16,17,18; T5N, R32 W, Sec 13,22, 23, 24; SBBM. The Gaviota Fuels Treatment project is focused on the Wildland/Urban Interface (WUI) in the vicinity of Gaviota and Highway 101.

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Los Padres National Forest Santa Barbara Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Paradise Road Storm Damage - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:05/2010 09/2010 Valerie Hubbartt Repairs Est. Scoping Start 10/2009 805-967-3481 EA [email protected] Description: Repair or relocation of a portion of Paradise Road adjacent to Fremont Recreation Residence Tract to repair subsidence of the roadbed due to undercutting from the Santa Ynez River. Location: UNIT - Santa Barbara Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Santa Barbara. LEGAL - Section 4, T5N, R28W, SBB&M. Paradise Road, approximately 3 miles northeast of the junction with State Route 154. Peace is Present Foundation - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Valerie Hubbartt Access Road Reauthorization 805-967-3481 CE [email protected] Description: Reauthorize use of existing access road to Windermere Ranch property by new property owner for a 20 year term. Road was authorizied to Institute for Individual and World Peace for a 10 year term in 1997. Permit is in good standing. Location: UNIT - Santa Barbara Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Santa Barbara. LEGAL - E1/2 SW1/4 Section 20, Township 5 North, Range 28 West, SBB&M. Access road connects Windermere Ranch to West Camino Cielo on NFS lands in Santa Barbara County, CA. Southern California Edison - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Valerie Hubbartt Power Pole Replacement 805-967-3481 CE [email protected] Description: A power pole in the Lower Santa Ynez Recreation Area near 71 El Gaucho Lane is in danger of collapse and presents an immediate danger to the area. Location: UNIT - Santa Barbara Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Santa Barbara. LEGAL - NE1/4 SW1/4 Section 2, Township 5 North, Range 28 West, San Bernardino Base & Meridian. Power pole near 71 El Gaucho Lane, part of the San Marcos Distribution Line on the Santa Barbara Ranger District. State Highway 154 Emergency - Special use management In Progress: Expected:08/2010 09/2010 Valerie Hubbartt Repair Scoping Start 01/10/2005 805-967-3481 CE [email protected] Description: In Jan 2005 Caltrans closed SH154 due to extensive storm damage. Some of the damaged area crosses NFS lands included in a special use permit. Emergency repairs extended slightly beyond the existing right of way, requiring a permit amendment. Location: UNIT - Santa Barbara Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Santa Barbara. LEGAL - NE1/4 NE1/4 Section 27, T5N, R28W, SBM. State Highway 154, San Marcos Pass Road, junction of Painted Cave Road.

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Los Padres National Forest Santa Barbara Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region University of California Santa - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:05/2010 06/2010 Valerie Hubbartt Barbara, Weather Monitoring Est. Scoping Start 04/2010 805-967-3481 Station Installation [email protected] CE Description: UCSB Geography Department wants to install a portable weather monitoring station near Santa Ynez Peak for real-time student download of weather data and soil moisture information. Location: UNIT - Santa Barbara Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Santa Barbara. LEGAL - SE 1/4, Sec. 12, T5N, R30W, SBBM. Saddle on ridge line between Santa Ynez Peak and Broadcast Peak, Santa Barbara RD. Water Tank Foundation - Special use management Completed Actual: 11/09/2009 11/2009 Kyle Kinports Maintenance 805-967-3481 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The Los Prietos Water Association has requested authorization to remove the existing foundations supporting two 5000 gallon water tanks and replace with a new 3/4" cut gravel foundation. Location: UNIT - Santa Barbara Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Santa Barbara. LEGAL - T5N R28W sec. 3 SW1/4 SE1/4 S.B.B.M. Across Paradise Rd. from Sunshine Lane. Winchester Canyon Gun Club - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:10/2010 01/2011 Jeff Bensen EIS - Special use management NOI in Federal Register Actual: 05/23/2007 805 961 5744 12/02/2009 [email protected] Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 05/2010 Description: Proposal to issue a permit for ongoing operation of an existing target range, previously an EA and overturned on appeal. This is re-initiation as an EIS and upon publishing the notice of intent in Jan, 2010, it will return to In Progress status Location: UNIT - Santa Barbara Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Santa Barbara. LEGAL - Sec 18&19, T5N, R28W; Sec 13&24, T5N, R29W;SBM. W of Hwy 154 on W Camino Cielo, 5 mi. N of Goleta. Zaca Fire Reforestation, Santa - Vegetation management Developing Proposal Expected:02/2010 03/2010 Gregory Thompson Barbara RD (other than forest products) Est. Scoping Start 12/2009 661-245-3731 CE - Recreation management [email protected] Description: Potential project activities aer being considered based upon areas affected by the 2007 Zaca Fire. Project activity locations are projected to be small, specifically selected areas within the larger fire and suppression area. Location: UNIT - Santa Barbara Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Santa Barbara. Planning area may include the areas burned by the Zaca Fire or affected by suppression activities outside of designated wilderness.

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Los Padres National Forest Santa Lucia Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Access to Private Land in San - Special use management Cancelled N/A N/A Kathleen Phelps Rafael Wilderness 805-925-9538 x 229 EA [email protected] Description: Proposal to issue special use permit for one mile of motorized access into a private land (Scripts parcel) within the under provisions of the Alsaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act of 1980. Location: UNIT - Santa Lucia Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Santa Barbara. LEGAL - T10N, R31W, Section 25,35 and 36 , SBBM. South Fork of La Brea Creek, San Rafael Wilderness addition. Apiary Special Use Permit- - Special use management Cancelled N/A N/A Melody Fountain Eggman Family 805-925-9538 ext 214 CE [email protected] Description: The Eggman Family Apiaries have applied for a Special Use Permit to operate three apiary sites on the Los Padres National Forest. Location: UNIT - Santa Lucia Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Santa Barbara. LEGAL - T. 29 S., R. 15 E., Sec. 11 SBBM, T. 29 S., R. 15 E., Sec. 12 SBBM, T. 29 S., R. 16 E., Sec. 32 SBBM. Santa Lucia Ranger District, Santa Barbara County, California. Apiary Special Use Permit- - Special use management Cancelled N/A N/A Melody Fountain Romance 805-925-9538 ext 214 CE [email protected] Description: Joseph P. Romance has applied for a Special Use Permit to operate six apiary sites on the Los Padres National Forest. Location: UNIT - Santa Lucia Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Santa Barbara. LEGAL - T.12 N., R. 30 W., Sec 29 SBBM, T.12 N., R. 30 W., Sec 31 SBBM, T. 11 N.; R. 30 W., Sec 05 SBBM, T. 11 N., R. 31 W., Sec 23 SBBM, T. 11 N., R. 31 W., Sec 27 SBBM, T. 11 N., R. 31 W., Sec 36 SBBM. Santa Lucia Ranger District, Santa Barbara County, California. Apiary Special Use Permit- - Special use management Cancelled N/A N/A Melody Fountain Terra Bella 805-925-9538 ext 214 CE [email protected] Description: The Terra Bella Honey Company, INC. has applied for a Special Use Permit to operate three apiary sites on the Los Padres National Forest. Location: UNIT - Santa Lucia Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Santa Barbara. LEGAL - T.11 N., R.31 W., Sec. 25 SBBM, T. 30 S., R.15 E., Sec. 12 SBBM, T. 29 S., R. 16 E., Sec. 20. Santa Lucia Ranger District, Santa Barbara County, California.

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Los Padres National Forest Santa Lucia Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Davy Brown Fish Passage - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants On Hold N/A N/A Melody Fountain EA 805-925-9538 ext 214 [email protected] Description: Proposal to construct three fish passage structures in Davy Brown Creek to fasciltate fish passage.

Location: UNIT - Santa Lucia Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Santa Barbara. LEGAL - T8N, R29W sections 20 &16 SBBM. Davy Brown Campground, Sunset Valley Road north of campgroung and at Manzana Creek. Figueroa Station Facilities - Facility management Cancelled N/A N/A Kathleen Phelps Decommissioning (805) 925-9538 x 229 CE [email protected] Description: Proposal to remove existing unoccupied structures including a residence and an adjacent garage at the Figueroa Fire station administraive site. Location: UNIT - Santa Lucia Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Santa Barbara. LEGAL - T7N, R30W, SBBM. Figueroa Fire Station, Figueroa recreation area. Las Chiches OHV Trail Re- - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:08/2010 01/2011 Alicia Sanchez route Est. Scoping Start 02/2010 805-925-9538 ext. 235 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Project includes re-routing approximately 615 feet of the Las Chiches OHV Trail from private property and create approximately 1630 feet of new trail on NFS land. This project will take place in the Pozo/ La Panza OHV riding area. Location: UNIT - Santa Lucia Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Luis Obispo. LEGAL - T. 29S., R.16E, section 32. San Luis Obispo County. Las Chichis and Burnout Re- - Recreation management Cancelled N/A N/A Kathleen Phelps route 805-925-9538 x 229 CE [email protected] Description: Proposal to re-route up to one half mile of the Las Chichis and Burnout trails to go around private land. No change in the level or type of use is proposed. Location: UNIT - Santa Lucia Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Luis Obispo. LEGAL - T.29S., R., 16E. Sections 32 and 33. San Luis Obispo County.

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Los Padres National Forest Santa Lucia Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Navajo Flat Staging Area - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:03/2010 01/2011 Alicia Sanchez Redesign Scoping Start 09/21/2009 805-925-9538 ext. 235 EA Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 02/2010 Description: The proposal is to redesign the staging area to provide designated overnight/day use sites, parking area, children's riding area, and barriers; decommission Friis and Navajo Campgrounds; close Friis Rd the last half mile north of Navao Bypass Trail. Location: UNIT - Santa Lucia Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Luis Obispo. LEGAL - T29S, R16E, Sec 29 MDBM. Pozo/LaPanza area approximately 17 miles east of Santa Margarita, CA on south side of Hwy 58. PGE Master Transmission - Special use management In Progress: Expected:03/2010 04/2010 Vicki Collins Easement Scoping Start 06/27/2007 805-961-5718 CE [email protected] Description: Pacific Gas & Electric application to consolidate and renew 8 existing authorizations for existing transmission facilities for a 50-yr term. Relisted as CE because preliminary results of resource surveys show no significant effects. Location: UNIT - Santa Lucia Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara. LEGAL - T28S-32S, R11-13E, R15-18E, MDM and T12N, R31W, SBM. Diablo, Gates, Midway,Temblor, San Luis Obispo, Santa Maria, Atascadero, Cayucos, Morro Bay. Pine Canyon Allotment Grazing - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:04/2010 04/2010 Melody Fountain Authorization Scoping Start 04/08/2009 805-925-9538 ext 214 EA Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 04/2010 Description: Proposal to continue authorized grazing on the Pine Canyon Allotment consistent with the Los Padres National Forest Land Management Plan and applicable laws and regulations. Location: UNIT - Santa Lucia Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Santa Barbara. LEGAL - T10N, R31W SBBM. Approximately 20 air miles East of Santa Maria via Tepusquet and Colson Cyn Roads. Pine Canyon Station Rear Exit - Facility management Cancelled N/A N/A Kathleen Phelps CE 805-925-9538 x 229 [email protected] Description: Proposal to extend the station driveway through the rear of the property to provide safer access to Hwy 166 for emergency fire equipment. Location: UNIT - Santa Lucia Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Santa Barbara. LEGAL - T11N, R32W, Sec 13 SBM. Pine Canyon Fire Station East of Santa Maria on Hwy 166.

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Los Padres National Forest Santa Lucia Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R5 - Pacific Southwest Region Porter Allotment Grazing - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:04/2010 04/2010 Melody Fountain Authorization Scoping Start 04/08/2009 805-925-9538 ext 214 EA Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 04/2010 Description: Proposal to continue authorized grazing on the Porter Allotment consistent with the Los Padres National Forest Land Management Plan and applicable laws and regulations. Location: UNIT - Santa Lucia Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara. LEGAL - T11N, R31W SBBM. Approximately 20 miles North East of Santa Maria along Hwy 166. South Fork La Brea Allotment - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:04/2010 04/2010 Melody Fountain Grazing Authorization Scoping Start 04/08/2009 805-925-9538 ext 214 EA Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 04/2010 Description: Proposal to continue authorized grazing on the South Fork La Brea Allotment consistent with the Los Padres National Forest Land Management Plan and applicable laws and regulations. Location: UNIT - Santa Lucia Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Santa Barbara. LEGAL - T10N, R30W SBBM. Approximately 20 miles Southeast of Santa Maria in La Brea Creek and Northwest of Sisquoc River. West Cuesta Ridge Trail - Recreation management Cancelled N/A N/A Kathleen Phelps System - Watershed management 805-925-9538 x 229 CE [email protected] Description: Add existing Morning Glory, Shooter and Botanical trails into Forest Service trail system and maintain waterbars and vegetation as needed. Location: UNIT - Santa Lucia Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - San Luis Obispo. West Cuesta ridge north of San Luis Obispo. Willow trailhead and trail EA - Recreation management Cancelled N/A N/A Kathleen Phelps (Highway 166 Shooting Area 805-925-9538 x 229 EA) [email protected] CE Description: Proposal to permanently close the shooting area on the south side of Hwy 166 and convert the area to a trailhead for the Willow Trail. This proposal includes trail maintenance and new construction around private inholdings. Location: UNIT - Santa Lucia Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Santa Barbara. LEGAL - T12N, R17E, Sec 32 SBM. Two miles east of Pine Canyon Station on south side of Hwy 166.

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